Books and Babies

I received a large box in the mail yesterday from my mother. Inside, amidst a TON of packing tissue, was the baby book she had kept during my first three years. It was fun to see names of family friends, find out who gave me that figurine of a gymnast I loved as a kid, and get a feel for my parents life back then. It’s just coincidence that today Martha’s Crafts Dept. blog featured the sweet book inspired baby shower. I’m loving this shower idea that I’ve seen floating around the blog world recently, and I think you’ll love it too!

Isn’t this garland the cutest! I love the pink shades. And of course, the fact that they’re little handmade books! I also love the storybook invitation pictured below. What a great theme for a baby shower, and a perfect opportunity to give a baby book as a gift to the mother-to-be.

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I love this idea too! I snagged a free martha stewart catalog subscription (yay extra perk with a kitchenaid rebate!) and loved reading all the ideas…i’m still throwing more wedding showers than baby showers, but I’ve stored this idea away because I’m sure that will be changing soon… lol.

Hi, Christin! I haven’t talked to you about your baby book since I sent it. So glad that you are enjoying it. It’s a peek into your early years. Lots of people surrounded you and your dad and me with their love. God is good!